Halloween

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On October 31st, dozens of children dressed in costumes knock on their neighbors' doors and yell, "Trick or Treat" when the door opens. Pirates and princesses, ghosts and popular heroes of the day all hold bags open to catch the candy or other goodies that the neighbors drop in.

November 1st is a religious holiday known as All Saints' Day (or formerly, All Hallows' Day). The day before the holy day is known as All Hallows' Eve. The word "Halloween" comes from that form. Like some other American celebrations, its origins lie in both pre-Christian and Christian customs.

Carving pumpkins into jack-o'lanterns is a Halloween custom also dating back to Ireland. A legend grew up about a man named Jack who was so stingy that he was not allowed into heaven when he died. His spirit was doomed to wander around the countryside, holding a lantern to light his way. The Irish people carved scary faces out of turnips representing "Jack of the Lantern," or Jack-o'lantern. When the Irish brought their customs to the United States, they carved faces on pumpkins because in the autumn, they were more plentiful than turnips. Today jack-o'-lanterns in the windows of a house on Halloween night let costumed children know that there are goodies waiting if they knock and say "Trick or Treat!"

Mac and Cheese

Macaroni and Cheese bliver spist af alle i alle aldre (en slags udvidet studerende-spaghetti-ketchup).

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Boulder Population, Male Population, Female Population, Median Age.

Spring forward, fall back

Eller som de siger i Norge: Klokken stilles mot sommeren.

I'll pay anything for gas

but I won't pay that... Sådan lyder det i radion og benzinpriser bliver ofte nævnt. Vi synes dog stadig at det er billigt, for det meste under 3$ for en gallon (under 5dkr literen).

Send en hilsen

Nogen har et kortforbrug der siger spar to... Vi har oplevet tre kort for én haveeftermiddagsfest: 1) invitation 2) takkekort og minigavepose som farveltingeltangel 3) takkekort en uge efter.

Svenske tilstande

Det er ikke noget man tænker på, men jeg har hørt flere sige, at duften af røg er det første man bemærker når man lander i København. Lotten fik lige mindet mig om at sætte pris på røgstanden her.

Gå i kirke

Er et anvendt svar til spørgsmålet om hvor man skaber nye kontakter og sociale fællesskaber. I Boulder er der efter sigende mere end 50 trossamfund. Flere i vores omgangskreds er aldeles aktive i deres kirke.

Tanktop

Så er det efterår for fuld skrue. Sne på bjergene, 15 grader i byen, fuldstændig vindstille og klar blå himmel.

Baby loves disco

Fra bouldertheater.com: Once a month BABY LOVES DISCO transforms Boulder’s hottest venue into a child-proof disco as children (6 months to 7 years) and parents looking for a break from the routine playground circuit let loose for an afternoon dance party featuring real music spun by real djs blending classic disco. Plus, bubble machines, a chill-out area, diaper changing stations, a full spread of healthy snacks AND optional cocktails for non-driving parents. Tickets are $10.00 for all walking humans including tax and service charge.